Celery-Fennel Salad with Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Celery-Fennel Salad with Olives is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

You'll love the bite and slight licorice flavor that the fennel gives to this salad. Kalamata and green olives make enhance the flavors and add a salty tang.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 cups thinly sliced celery (from about 6 large ribs), pale green leaves reserved
3 cups thinly sliced fennel (from 1 large bulb), fronds reserved
1/2 small red onion, sliced
8 ounces feta, crumbled
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1/4 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped

Instructions

Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix celery, fennel, onion, feta and both olives. Toss with lemon juice mixture. Chop celery leaves and fennel fronds; sprinkle on top.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celery-Fennel Salad with Olives good for PCOS?

Yes, this Celery-Fennel Salad with Olives recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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